How To Fix SO156 - No authorization for folder <&>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No authorization for folder <&>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO156 - No authorization for folder <&> ?

  The SAP error message SO156, which states "No authorization for folder <&>", typically occurs when a user attempts to access a folder in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as accessing documents in the SAP Archive, SAP Document Management System (DMS), or SAP Business Workflow.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified folder.
  Incorrect Folder Path: The folder path specified may be incorrect or does not exist.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the folder.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., S_DATASET, S_USER_AUTH) may not be properly configured for the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes access to the required folder.
  Ensure that the authorization object related to the folder access is included in the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Folder Path Verification:
  
  Verify that the folder path is correct and that the folder exists in the system.
  Check if the folder is part of a specific application or module and ensure the user has access to that module.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as S_DATASET (for file access) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SO156 error message in SAP.